It's the most wonderful time of the year! I can't wait to see all of you at our Jingle & Mingle Holiday Luncheons so we can celebrate 2015 and share a toast to a prosperous and healthy 2016. Notice the picture with my favorite elf (my dad) who will be serving you lasagna as he and Joseph have done for over 20 years! I was happy for the great attendance and energy at our Fall CONNECT cocktail party to launch OneCommunity, our spirit of giving program. And, in this season of giving, our tradition of helping local nonprofits continues with OneCommunity donations being made to Second Harvest, ClearCause Foundation, Girls in Action, Christmas in the City and Project Elf. Talk to your Center Manager if you would like to contribute to our holiday charities. I know you have been anxiously waiting with me to hear our big announcement and TODAY I am signing a new lease for a great space with more coworking options, collaborative meeting spaces and offices. BUT, it would not be fair to share all of the details until I tell our loyal clients at Olympic Place first, as it effects them the most. This week, we will be meeting with the OPOC team and clients to tell them about the great NEW workspace we have designed for them! I will tell all of you at the luncheons and the January newsletter will be dedicated to sharing the plans for expansion in 2016. I am thrilled at the footprint we will have in the western suburbs! Thank you for your business and dedication in 2015. Together we are stronger and can achieve GREAT things! My promise to you is for MORE in 2016 as we will mark 35 years serving the Twin Cities business community with innovative workspace solutions!

Featured Stars

Innovator

Milestone

Tim Brink, Director

with GenNext Biotech, is helping change the methods being used in agriculture. MORE

Denny Manrique,

President of Manrique Group, has been a client with VOC for 23 years. Wow! MORE

Success

True Connection

Lane Leipold, of Metropolitan Chemical Health, brings success to International Plaza in a unique way. MORE

It wouldn't be a Holiday Lunch without Yarusso's Lasagna! The 5 luncheons we host annually are our best attended events of the year. We'll be ready with bells on to share a slice of our holiday tradition with members and friends. Times and dates for each location are listed under Upcoming Events.
RSVP NOW for the luncheon at your center.Come for the Lasagna, stay for the Cheer!

Arc Suppression Technologies WINS!

Congratulations to Arc Suppression Technologies, member at Int'l Plaza, on being named a finalist
in the Cleantech Open Midwest competition last month. The finalists are companies with the potential to improve electrical efficiency, waste reduction and renewable energy. Read the full article in the Star Tribune HERE.

Free Gift! 2016 Calendars are IN!

Back by popular demand, the 2016 VOC Monthly Planning Calendar! Make a purchase from the Cubby Shop (The Office Store Right Outside Your Door), use our Admin Support or any of our Business Services in December and you'll receive the 2016 Monthly Planner as our free gift to YOU! Start planning for your successful New Year NOW. Don't wait, quantities are limited.

Better SAFE

Than SORRY

The change of seasons also brings an increased opportunity of theft from motor vehicles. Here are a few reminders from the city of MPLS to help keep you and your belongings safe:

NEVER leave items in plain view inside your vehicle

Call 911 if you see any suspicious behavior

Packages, briefcases, laptops, or any item of value should be left at home or secured in truck of your vehicle before arriving at your destination